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Topic: Samuel's Stuntbot Build (Read 1051 times)

In preparation for this years flying season and the Nats. Samuel will be building 2 "Stuntbot" airplanes designed and donated by my friend Larry Davis. Because the BOM rule at the Nats. I wanted a simple, easy to build airplane that Sam could do almost all the work himself. Larry really came through. The "Stuntbot" is a profile, foam wing, elevator only airplane. Wingspan of 48", 552 square inch wing, weight 40 to 44ozs, engine .36 to .46. Larry has done electric versions as well. There are no plans at this time to "kit" these airplanes, so we were lucky to get them. As stated he will be building 2 at the same time, a back up just in case. Sam has been working hard the last few days and made quite a bit of progress. I'll use this thread to post photos. See you on the circles this summer.

He does look intense on this project. In time he will be telling us how to do it. Way to go Sam and happy new year to both of you.

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I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Today I broke my personal record for most consecutive days lived.John E. "DOC" Holliday10421 West 56th TerraceShawnee, KANSAS 66203AMA 23530

Looks like a fun project for Samuel. Happy to see that, but I'd also love to see safety glasses in the shop, plus Nitrile gloves when using epoxy. Eyesight is a precious thing, as is NOT being allergic to epoxy. Sorry to bring the gloom... Steve

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Looks like a fun project for Samuel. Happy to see that, but I'd also love to see safety glasses in the shop, plus Nitrile gloves when using epoxy. Eyesight is a precious thing, as is NOT being allergic to epoxy. Sorry to bring the gloom... Steve

Not epoxy, Elmers white glue. Check on the safety glasses. I forgot.

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You know, that's a great idea. More guys that fly that type of airplane should do all they can to put as much color into them as they can for visibility reasons. They don'e have any profile, next to nothing to help make the model stand out against a back ground. No real weight added, so make it so you can see it! Type at you later, Dan McEntee

Sam is looking good there. Would he charge by the hour or by the plane for finishing them?

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I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Today I broke my personal record for most consecutive days lived.John E. "DOC" Holliday10421 West 56th TerraceShawnee, KANSAS 66203AMA 23530

Is that little sister in the back ground waiting for her turn at flying and building?

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I was always taught to respect my elders, but it keeps getting harder to find one.Today I broke my personal record for most consecutive days lived.John E. "DOC" Holliday10421 West 56th TerraceShawnee, KANSAS 66203AMA 23530